Interim Systems Accountant

Interim Systems Accountant

3-Month Contract, Edinburgh

An organisation based in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Interim Systems Accountant to focus on a programme of finance process and systems improvements following the successful implementation of a new finance system.

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this is a hands-on role where you will bridge the gap between finance operations, system functionality and stakeholder engagement.

Key priorities will include reviewing and redesigning purchase-to-pay workflows, supporting the full rollout of purchase order processes across the organisation and ensuring non-purchase-order expenditure is captured and authorised in a timely and controlled manner. You will work closely with budget holders and operational teams to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls and establish more efficient ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and enhance finance processes
• Support the completion of a purchase order rollout programme
• Improve cost visibility, budgetary control and approval workflows
• Work alongside external system support providers and internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains
• Deliver practical solutions to increase finance team capacity and effectiveness

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a Systems Accountant, Finance Transformation, or Finance Change role
• Strong understanding of finance processes and controls
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• A proactive, resilient approach with the ability to drive change in a complex environment

For more information on the role, please contact Kamran Chaudhry at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.